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THE firm responsible for providing internet access on the London-Brighton train line has raised £8m to help it pursue a series of similar opportunities around the world.

Nomad Digital is already working on a number of large projects as train companies seek to connect their rolling stock to the internet. As well as allowing passengers to e-mail and browse the web, train operators are using internet connectivity to improve the management and security of their assets. Graeme Lowdon, chief executive of the Northumberland-based firm, said better security was “the driving force” behind the business. Nomad is running a CCTV trial that allows trains to be viewed and monitored from anywhere in the world.

Amadeus Capital Partners, the technology investment firm, is putting up most of the funding, with the rest coming from T-Mobile Venture Fund, part of Deutsche Telekom. T-Mobile is working with Nomad to